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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,274.37 and 712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,274.37 and 712.82 is: 984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,274.37 = 712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,274.37 = 712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,274.37 × 712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 908,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,396.94/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.02

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